William B. VanMeter

William Bradley “Bill” VanMeter, age 63 of Petersburg, WV passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Bill was born on October 24, 1958 in Petersburg, WV and was a son of Ola Kathryn (Turner) VanMeter of Petersburg, WV and the late Carl VanMeter.  In addition to his father, Bill was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Thomas VanMeter.

Bill is survived by his Mother; his Significant Other, Bonnie Mauzy; one son, Michael B. (Christie) VanMeter of Petersburg, WV; one daughter, Crissy (Matt) Greenwalt of Petersburg, WV;  three grandchildren, Makinsey and Madison Greenwalt and PayDyn Sperling; one sister, Charlotte (David) Reel of Petersburg, WV; one brother, Dennis VanMeter of Petersburg, WV and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and his dog Tickles.  

Bill attended Petersburg High School. He was a self employed painter and worked for Hi-Vac. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He was known as “The Giant” to his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, November 24, 2021 from 11 AM – 1 PM at  Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. 

Funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM with Pastor Calvin Redman officiating.  Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, WV.

Memorials may be made to the VanMeter family, c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV.

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